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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-04-23

by SARAH EDWARDS HENsF

o, valley of:the Illinois,
Tears meath mine eyeids swell,
AS gazing on thy beauteous face,
sigh my last farewell.
NV last farewell, my fond good bye
To vale and bluff and stream and sky
I've loved thine ever varying scene,
Thine ever varying mood;
Thy summers with their smiling mein,
Thy winters rough and rude;
Thy springs reluctant, coy and chill,
Thine autumns rich, and fair and STILL
When Others child, with critic air,
My voice spoke naught but praise;
| cited all thy beauty rare,
Thine old historic days.
Thine Indian story of romance,
Thy memories of La Sale and France.
LIES springtme brought me first to thee,
A cheerful happy bride;
Love whispered fOndly in mine ear,
Joy journeyed by my side.
And hope her sweetest music sung,
For life was fair and | was young.
In autumn time, all tried and faint,
Fair vale, | leave thee now;
Hopes voice is hushed but memory's plant
Bemoans the long ago.
JOY has grown shy and walks apart,
While love lies slain by deaths keen DART
But blessings on the gentle homes
Which thou dost soft enfold,
And blessings on the warm. true hearts
Fair vale, which thou dost hold!
With loving signs | say it DER,
Peace be upon thee eyermore.
l hoped, when other hopes were dead,
At least, upon thy breast,
! might at lastlay down my head,
In welcome, dreamless rest.
1t NAV not be- Afar dwell,
Home OF my heart, farewell farewell,
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came, set his plans as soon as Mr.. Tufts
was engaged, even before his arrival here,
and before he made his acquaintance, 10
put blocks la his way and drive him even
tually from here. And on his account II
was that Mr.. Tufts left here against the
wishes Of the people. This action Is char
acteristic Of the man. II you understand
what the term implies Mr. Harvey Is sim.
ply common school Politician" and
does not stand 50 well In this community
that lac can afford 10 be trying to injure
others.
was a member Of the Board all the
time Mr.. Tufts was here, an! Hon VIM.
Elwell, who was also member OF the
Board at that time, wished me 10 say 10
you that If you wish any further informa
ton on the subject he would be happy 10
give it, regret that II is necessary that
take any part In the matter at this late
day, but justice 10 Mr. Tufts and yourself
requires that should.
Yours truly,
JAMES BELL, Mayor.
la regard TO kalamazoo | have large
number of letters from members of the
Board, leading citizens and educational
men, who were familiar with my work
there. They are all in the same strain, but
take the space TO quote only from one
written by Baptist gentleman, by the
way:
Superintendent French opposed Mr.
Tufts appointment as principal of the X A.
amazoo High school, and was bitterly cha.
grined at not getting in his own candidate
for the position. He opposed Tufts from
the first, and resorted TO mean and con.
tamptible devises TO undermine him with
the Board but failed. Notwithstanding
this opposition, Tufts met with remarkable
success This opposition was embittered
by the fact that the High School pupils
hated French and were very loyal to Mr.
Tufts French's opposition TO Tufts started
a ferment which has lasted to the present
day, and has made him great many enc
mics, since he Is held accountable for
Tufts leaving, and since Tufts was regard.
ed by many as the best principal krlana.
700 ever had. Tufts friends urged him TO
stay and were ready To crush all opposition
that French could bring 10 bear against
him; but Tufts refused 10 remain where
he could not work in harmony and have
the support of all"
These ana my o.her letters show plainly
the spirit which actuat"d the letters Mr.
Strawn has published. have in my pos
session scores of letters from men like
Judge Cooley, Commissioner of the Inter
state Commerce Bill, President Angel of
Ann Arbor, President Adams of Cornell,
Prof. Morris of John Hopkins, DR.. Olney
and DR.. Watson, the astronomer, all of
which vouch in the strongest terms for my
personal character and scholarship-men
who have known me and my work for over
dozen years; men of worldwide reputa-
ton. And esk that their testimony be
not outweighed by that of two obscure in
divduals whom no one In Ottawa ever
heard of before, and who wrote against me
merely to crafty personal spite.
Very Truly,
CHARLES w. TUT rs.
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Mr.. Tufts Reply tO Abner Strawn

| greatly deplore controversy, yet In
Strawn made IN attack upon me which Is
so full of false and one sided statements
that II absolutely demands reply. He
quotes Mr.. l.. ID. Harvey, formerly of She
boygan, Wis, and letter from Mr. H. N.
French, of Kalamazoo, Mich, to prove that
my work In those cities was failure and
my scholarship poor, For over n year Mr.
Strawn has been showing the same letters
fl ION those two men who wrote him AS they
did because they were personal enemies of
mine. Mr. Harvey had charge of the She
boygan schools and not giving satisfaction
was put out and | was appointed in his
place. III: was angry and swore tn get me
out He remained in the city, went into
business, and was finally elected men. Der
of the Board. The result was left. Mr.
Harvey has never had any connection with
the Sheboygan schools except as member
of the Board since before | went there :;
yet Mr. Strawn publishes his letter as from
the Superintendent. The following letter
to Mr.. Graham, from Mr. James Bell, pres
ent mayor of the city of Shehygtn, and a
leading member of the Episcopal church
In that city will explain the full state of af-
fairs
MAYORS OFFICE, SHEBoYGAN, Wis.
Wr. W. j. GRAHAM, Dear Sir: In reply
TO yours of the 23d | would say that Mr..
Tufts was considered here most thorough
and practical educator. BY our people
generally and especially by the patrons of
the school, both pupils and parents, he was
locked upon as teacher of the first order.
He was always and still Is esteemed
amongst us for his efficient qualities in his
profession and his services here were
highly appreciated. This has become
more apparent since his departure, from
the almost daily expressions of regret from
both parents and former pupils that he
ever left us To show the estimation in
which Mr., Tufts was held by the High
School department | would state that they
unanimously petitioned the Board 10 retain
him, and their parents fully sanctioned
and endorsed the same.
While here Mr.. Tufts had charge of the
high School and AL the ward schools In
the city. MIR. l.. d. Harvey, who had
charge of our schools before Mr. Tufts
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From Ophir.

GAHAN- CRAWFORD The social event
In Ophir of this spring was the marriage
of George Gahan, of Wallace, an6 Miss
Katie, Oldest daughter of Mrs. Martin
Crawford, on Wednesday, April -, at the
Earlvile Catholic Church by the Rev.
Father Heaty The bride was attended
by the groom's sister Miss Bridget, and the
groom best man was Michael, brother of
the bride The bride looked her very best
in purple silk trimmed with orange bloss
oms, while the groom wore a black suit,
and looked remarkably well. The brides
home that evening was visited by host OF
friends who wished MIR. Gahan and bride
long and happy life. The presents were
numerous and beautiful. 1t is but simple
Justice to state that Miss Katie was one of
the handsomest and most amiable young
ladies in Ophir, while George Is one of
Wallace's most highly esteemed and sub
stantial young men, They will go directly
to their home in Wallace, and settle down
TO the sober realities and of life and pleas
ant relations of marriage lite. We wish
them joy and happiness and long and
prosperous life.
Mr.. William Curtis, Of Ottawa, was the
guest of his parents, portion of last week.
James Parker, of Ottawa, was the guest
of Miss Mooney last Sunday.
Thomas CorcOran, of Wallace, made
Ophir short call last Sunday.
Barnard Brady is home from his school
duties at Naperville, To attend his brother
James, WHO has been on the sick list the
past week.
Mrs. T. A. Smurr, of Ottawa, was the
guest of her sister, Miss f. F. Lawrence
the past week.
The above items were crowded out of
our last issue by the press of other mat
ters You & |.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-04-23

ST. Paul is preparing to make big cele
bration of the organization of the North.
west Territory. The ordinance organizing
this territory way passed July 10, 1881;
that Is the date the territory of the United
States lying northwest of the Ohio river
was organized into regular territory.
Some prominent gentleman of St Paul
have been considering the matter OF this
celebration for some time, and intend not
only to celebrate the event on this, lis cen.
tennial, but to effect permanent organz-
alton, and to have fitting celebration each
year.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-04-23

DR.. Bigelow's stomach and liver pills are
superior to all other. Prices % cents Of Z.
Y. Griggs.
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The Grand Army Posts Of Iowa have
just held h grand encampment aud cele
bration at Dubuque. The camp opened
last Tuesday, and lasted until Thursday
night There were fully five thousand
present The most OF the meetings We're
held In the opera house.
The Northwestern Lumber Manufacture
ers Association held a meeting at Mime.
apolis last Wednesday, and discussed the
effect the interstate commerce bill is hay
Ing upon the transportation of lumber
They concluded, on the whole, that the
new law was detrimental to the numbering
interests.
Mayor Harrison, of Chicago, went out Of
Office Tuesday, the 10th, and the ceremon.
les of his retirement and the Inauguration
of his successor made little stir In ChiCa.
20. The Times, with Its usual pOliteness
TO Mr. Harrison, gives him particular fits.
The new mayor, Mr.. Roche, was received
with enthusiasm, and was the recipient of
many elegant floral designs.
NJ. Schnoebelles, special French com.
m!ssary at Paguz sur Moselle depot, was
enticed over the border by German officials
and seized The wal rant for the arrest
came from the authorities at Metz, who
acted under orders from Strasburg. The
French are very much incensed over the
affair, and 1t Is feared that II may lead to
serious trouble. The French authorities
are waiting to give Germany an opportun
ity to explain the matter The French say
that they don't propose to stand any more
insults Of this kind, and IL seems 10 be the
prevailing impression that trouble is i'm.
pending.
The Canadian steamer Active was
wrecked of Cape Flattery some time week
before last The miRister of marine and
fisheries received dispatch from Victo-
ria, British Columbia, on the 2lst, stating
that four Kyuginot Indians arrived in Ca
tai ten days out from their starting point
and say that a schooner went to pieces off
Cape Flattery, just before they started
From their description there Is little doubt
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Ottawa. H., April :3. 1887.

Entered at The Post Ofcs al Cn0'rd, iWnOs, az
Second CIIs. Mad Ndtt'',
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Services were held at Albany the Goth
inst in memory of the late President
Arthur. Most of the senate and assembly
many with their wives were present. MIR.
Chaucy NJ. Depew, paid touching
tribute to Presider iArthur In an eloquent
address. MIR. D,pew's speech was very
fine, and was published in full in Thurs,
days Chicago papers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-04-23

The pipe Of the Standard OH Co across
North River, carrying oil from their tanks
10 the reiiners, broke one day this week
and let about 100000 gallons Of crude
petroleum out into the surface of North
River. This oil caught fire from apasoing
tug and the result WAS one Of the mos, ter.
riable conhagrations this county has seen
for some time. The Burning oil sWged
back up the river, burning piers, and in
fact, everything within thirty feet of the
shore was burned. The damage amoup's
10 millions.
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Current Events.

Madam Bernhardt has got into queer
bit CT trouble. She has had numerous
autograph albums sent 10 her for her sisni
ture and has been unfortunate enough to
loose six or seven of them. of the most
valuable ones She has had quite com
motion about IT, The most valuable Of
these lost albums WAS that Of Mayor kog
ers, containing the signatures of hundreds
of famous people, both living and dead,
and valued at five or six thousand dollars,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-03
Tho TIC bacco Tax.

In the Senate, on Saturday last. General
Malone, presented numerous petitions fol
the repeal of the tax on tobacco, received
from variots trades bodies in Virginia.
In doing SO, he delivered an able and ex-
haustiye argument in support of the Pc
titions, presenting an array of facts and
statistics in reference to the growth and
manufacture of tobacco that were both
instructive and interesting. The speech
throughout was clear and logical, demon
stratng the injustice practised by the re
tention of the tax system. whilst at the
same time the Government is seeking re-
nue.. We shall endeavor Eext week to pub
lish the salient points of the speech.
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Nelson Notes.
NELSON COUNTY, February

NELSON COUNTY, February 1St, 1887.
Editors Virgtnion:
Seaton III. Loving, ESQ.,, who was Jerk of the
County Court of this county for forty years OF
more, died at his residence in Lovingston, on
Saturday night, the 29th ult., after a protracted
illness, in the 83d year of his age. Fe was
highly esteemed by all who knew him, and his
death removes to q better world another O.
Nelson Is most prominent citizens.
Mr. Jefferson L. Wills, whose extreme sick
ness was mentioned last week, also departed
this life on the night Of the Goth, in his SSH
year.
Rev. Mr.. Howard of the Presbyterian church
still continues his revival services in Loving
ston His meetings are largely attended and
upwards OF thirty seeking the way of lite
several having already found it. The good he
is accomplishing cannot be estimated.
The Baltimore Iron and Manganese Co., have
bought the townsville property on James River
below charlottesville. in this county, and are
now engaged with a large force in developing
the magnificent deposits of manganese to be
found there. This movement will tend greatly
to the prosperity of that neighborhood.
The case of the Commonwealth vs.. Ligon
which was set for hearing on the the third day
of the last term of our County Court, was con.
tinued because of the absence of important
witnesses.
| Twenty odd colored hands left this county
last week for Kentucky, to work on railroads
in process of construction there.
PUBLIC PULSE.
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Parnassus Items


Our energetic townsman, Geo. C. Sheets, has
recently forsaken he dreary state of bachelor
hood by securing Miss P. j. Beeson as life
partner. We heartily congratulate you. George,
on your new found happiness, and may this
step you have taken almost in the ''sere and
yellow leaf,' prove the happiest of your life.
The "New South" Band is now earnestly en-
gagged in practicing, and disturb the 'stilly
night" with unmusical strains.
The communion services held at Union last
was largely attended; there were two access
sions, one by letter and one by profession of
faith.
The relaxing of stern winters grasp has set
the farmers talking about blowing.
Prof. c. l.. Shutting, formerly of West Va,
who has charge of the school near Fauyer's
crossroads, has begun practising for the spring
exhibitlon he and his efficient assistant, Miss
Addie Slower, give great satisfaction in the dis
charge OF their duties as teachers.
The Virginia Conference of the Method list
Episcopal Church. will hold it's nineteenth ses-
sion at Ronceverte, beginning Feb. ii.
r. p
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EXECUToRs' SALE
h Or
REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE.

AS Executors of the will of William Patter-
son. decd, we will. at his late residence on
South River, near Patterson's Stallion, in Au-
gusta county, offer for sale, at public auction.
on
F45doy, the 25th dag of February, 1887,
the following real and personal property, be-
longing to the estate of said decedent viz:
LIST. That part of his home farm situated Au-
gusta county. on the West side of South River,
adjoining the lands of c. S. Patterson, James
G. Patterson, and others. and containing about
3S914 ACRES. This is q very excellent farm
and is in high state of Improvement. About
forty fifty of it are in wheat which
will be sold with the land OF separately as The
Executors may deem best on tie day of SALE
The farm will be sold on the following terms .
One fourth of the purchase-money i n hand,
and the residue on q credit OF one two and
three years, in three equal instruments, with
interest from the day of sale, the purchaser to
give bonds therefor, with approved personal
security, and the title to be retained as ulti-
mate security.
ID Thirty head of Stock Cattle, from to 2
years old; Cows,7 Horses and Colts, ii Hogs.
6 Sheep, 1880 lbs.e of pork, LOCO bushels of
Wheat, 1000 bushels of Gown, 20 bushels of
Glover Seed, s tons of Hay, Fodder, Deering
Drill (new), Corn shelters. Wagons, Buggy,
l Buggy RAKE, Plows, Cultiyators, sets of
Buggy Harness, Wagon Harness, Plow Harness,
and all Farming implements TO be found On q
Beds and BEDDING, Carpets, Chairs, Cooking
Stove. Heating stoves, and all Household and
Kitchen Furniture of almost every character.
The personal property will be sold on the fol-
lowing terms: III sums Of SO 90 and under to
| be paid in cash, and all sums over SO 60 on
credit of four months, to be secured by prom
isory notes with approved personal security.
Sale to commence at o'clock.
| j. M.QUARLES,
feb3-4t Executors.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-03

Last week, Mr.. Jno. K. Cowen, cou nse]
of the B. & O. R. R., and Jan eminent law.
yer, published in the Baltimore Sun, q
long and able letter exposing the rascali-
ties practised by the Democratic party of
Baltimore, and showing that the interests
of the city were practically. under the con-
troll of the criminal classes. He was not
satisfied with mere generalities and indefi-
mite illusions, but cited names, facts and
circumstances to substantlate a charge,
that make. up blistering indictment
against the authorities of that city. The
Sun endeavored to break the force of the
arrangement by trying to excite preju-
dice against Mr.. Cowen because of his
connection with railroad. Such puerile
defence is unworthy Of any newspaper
much less one that claims to be indepen-
dent. Mr.. Cowen gave names. and dates
and if his statements were untrue, they
could easily have been disproved. The
trouble was that they were SO VIGOROUSLY
true that the Sun could not even enter a
denial. Mr.. Cowen has started the ball
and it remains to be seen whether there is
honesty and courage enough in Baltimore
to rid the city of the gang that has so
Il NJ disgraced her.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-03
Lagrange Items.

.[Reported for the VIRGINIAN.
Tuesday January 25th, 40 men visited
Lagrange Station from Staunton, inclu-
ding the Jury of twelve men, several law
yers and witnesses and railroad experts
They came to this station to experiment
with hand car on the railroad track, to
ascertain the effect of an iron bar being
placed on the track as was said to have
been done at that point by John Nowalk,
the Hungarian. After the experiment the
party returned to the court room and the
accused was acquitted.
Rev. Samuel Driver preached at Mission
Chapel on last Sunday from Revelation %
chapter IA verse. The sermon was an
able one and plain to every one. Mr.. D.
will preach at Mission Chapel the fifth
Sunday in May again,
Mrs. Shott is still confined to her room.
Mr.. David Trayer of this vicinity is very
i'll and confined to his room.
Col. Skinner conducted the Sunday
School at Mission Chapel on last Sunday
evening.
The farmers of this vicinity have COM
menced blowing for corn and oats.
w. r. B.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-03

It seems to be definitely settled that
Secretary Manning VII resign the
Treasury Portfolio, about the LIST of May,
to accept the Presidency of New York
bank.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-03
The Great Strike

In New York, involving the idleness of
1000 coalhandlers and longshoremen is
still in progress with little apparent hope
of settlement. 1t is estimated that the
strike has already cost So ,OO0, 900, and the
longer it continues the greater viii be the
preportionate cost. The ships are unable
to move for want of coal, and numerous
factories are closing up for the same rea.
son. 1t is illicult to tell where the trouble
will end
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-03
TTSE. THE PEERLESS -
PATENT MEAT SACK
AND BE HAPPY.
cSI:yy FSPFa BEAT SACK

Every sack guaranteed to prevent shippers
in meat They last from three to five years.
Full directions on each sack.
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NEW ADyERTGsE afENTs.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. nth, 1887.

rINHE ANNUAL MEETING of the stockholders
Il of the Longdale Iron Company will be
held at the office, No. 287 South Third street,
Philadelphia, on "WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10th
1857, at l2:30 Z. NJ. II. II. WILSON,
febS Secretary.
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NOR SALE AT A GREAT SACRIFICE

We have in our hands for sale, one Of the
most comfortable residences ia the city for q
medium sized family. House, two-story brick
S rooms, with furnace. Gas and water III the
house, bath room and detached kitchen, con
nected with main house BY porch, Reason fol
selling owner has left the State. Only parties
who want to purchase and mean business need
apply. Terms reasonable.
f. Nj. CUSHING & son,
feb3 ct Agents for the owners
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-03

Representative Reagan has been elected
to the U. S. Senate by the Legislature of
Texas.
DR.. w. M. Withers, a life insurance
agent of Richmond, died in that city on
the 31st.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-03
The City Schools.


Gentlemen of the City Council, the re-
qnest of the School Board presented to
your last meeting, is a matter that de-
mands immediate attention. 1t has been
neglected too long already, The public
school accommodations of Staunton are a
disgrace to the city. The buildings are
damp, unhealthy, lily drained and yentila-
ted and dangerous to the health of the pu-
pills. They are in no wise adapted to the
purposes for which they are used, and
should not be tolerated for day longer
than absolutely necessary. The people
will accept no excuse for longer delay in
this direction. They have right to ex-
pect and do expect that practical atten-
ton shall be given this subject at once,
1t is the most pressing need now before
| the Council, and should take precedence
over every other improvement either or
dered or proposed
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-03
DUBLIC SALE
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY oath, 1887,

in South River township, Augusta comfy, va,
6 miles west of Waynesboro 10 miles south of
staunton, on the Greenville road, the place
knewn as Aind1g's Shops, viii be sold on said
day, the following property, to wit:
From II to 10 thousand feet of first quality
White Oak and Locust LUMBF,R, ripped for
wagonmaker's materials, well seasoned; 100
Tongues for and horse wagons 1000 Spokes.
chopped OUT large size "a lot OF Wagon Makers
Toois, one geared Turning LATHE, and many
other Wagon Makers Fixtures too numerous
to mention. Also Household AID Kitchen
FURNITURE of every description, one good
milk cow, &C., &c.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock on said day,
when terms will be made known by
feb3-2t JOHN X. SMITH.